Japanese Origami for Beginners : 20 Classic Origami Models

Make traditional and fun paper creations with this complete origami starter kit for kids and adults!

Whether you're folding paper for the very first time or looking for an easy way to learn classic Japanese models, this all-in-one kit provides everything you need to get started. Clear step-by-step instructions, online video tutorials and colorful folding papers make it easy to create beautiful projects while building confidence and folding skills.

The 20 beginner-friendly models include beloved traditional designs such as the crane, carp, frog, samurai helmet, masu box, and more. Along the way, you'll learn the fundamental folding techniques that form the foundation of origami, one of Japan's most celebrated art forms.

Inside you'll find:

• A full-color 96-page origami instruction book
• 20 classic origami projects ranging from easy to intermediate
• Step-by-step diagrams and folding instructions
• 72 sheets of 6 x 6-inch origami paper
• Double-sided papers in 20 colorful patterns
• Over 100 minutes of online video tutorials
• Streamable and downloadable instructional content

Origami is a fun, screen-free activity that encourages creativity, focus, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. Suitable for children, families, classrooms, and adult hobbyists alike, this kit makes learning origami simple, rewarding, and enjoyable from the very first fold.All media content is alternatively accessible on the Tuttle Publishing website.

Vanda Battaglia, born in Bergamo, Italy in 1958, has been an associate of the Centro Diffusione Origami (CDO) organization since 1999, and a member of the board since 2009. She is also involved with "Bergamorigami," a group that promotes local origami exhibitions. She specializes in miniatures and jewelry, and her creations have been included in numerous shows.

Francesco Decio, born in Bergamo, Italy in 1956, has been a member of the board of the Centro Diffusione Origami (CDO) organization since 2001. He has edited various publications and designed many models for the CDO. He has participated in premiere origami events in Italy and abroad.

Foreword Writer:
Sam Ita lives in Queens, New York. Having studied graphic design at the Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, he began working as a paper engineer and creating pop-up books. Taking his inspiration from comics, origami, and various other sources, he has applied his talents to publishing, advertising, animation, and toy design. He is noted for his pop-up adaptations of such famous novels as Moby Dick, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Frankenstein, and The Odyssey.

Photographer:
Araldo De Luca, who lives and works in Rome, is one of the most highly esteemed art photographers in the world. He complements his visual-narrative language with the skillful use of lighting and has created a collection of about 80,000 superior art images. He has published more than 30 photographic books in various languages throughout the world including the bestselling The Treasures of Ancient Egypt.